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About

Christchurch Town centres around its historic priory and the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour. The area is defined by a compact network of streets with independent shops and traditional pubs, leading down to a working quay. The priory church, one of the longest parish churches in England, overlooks the water meadows known as the Quomps.

From the quay, the rivers open into Christchurch Harbour, a sheltered estuary with mudflats and saltmarsh. The harbour is bordered by reed beds and is a noted site for birdlife. A narrow peninsula of land, Mudeford Sandbank, separates the harbour from the sea and is accessed by a small ferry.

Area overview

On average Christchurch Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Christchurch Town is £51,447 per year. There are 7 schools in Christchurch Town: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Christchurch Town is home to around 9,470 people, with a population density of about 2,638.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Christchurch Town Population
9,470
Population density
2,638.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.4(+75%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.03(-24%)
Shoplifting
12.14(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(+2%)
Other theft
6.44(+14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,622
91.02%
Other White
345
3.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
77
0.81%
Irish
67
0.71%
Indian
48
0.51%
Total population: 9,473

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,472
31.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,374
17.56%
No qualifications
1,285
16.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,218
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
741
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 7,823

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,689
37.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,108
24.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
914
20.25%
Other social rented
602
13.34%
Other forms of private rent
97
2.15%
Total households: 4,513

Property prices in Christchurch Town

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Christchurch Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Christchurch Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Christchurch Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£472,500
Flats49£181,500
Semi-Detached18£397,250
Terraced36£382,500

10 years median price trend in Christchurch Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Christchurch Town.

All postcodes in Christchurch Town

BH231JH

South View Road

BH231FN

Christchurch Town

BH231AJ

High Street

BH233LQ

Grafton Close

BH231DH

High Street

BH231BW

Church Street

BH232AB

Clarendon Road

BH232DH

Grove Road West

BH232FA

Hanover Close

BH232TX

Hussar Close

BH231EB

Bridge Street

BH231HX

Wick Lane

BH231JE

Sopers Lane

BH231AE

High Street

BH231LS

Gleadowe Avenue

BH231NG

King's Avenue

BH232BJ

Barrack Road

BH233TL

Gladstone Close

BH231BB

High Street

BH231DA

Queens Avenue

BH239PL

Christchurch Town

BH239PB

Christchurch Town

BH239LT

Beauchamp Place

BH231NE

King's Avenue

BH231QQ

Bargates

BH232EA

Beaulieu Road

BH233PB

Addington Place

BH235ZQ

Beauchamp Place

BH231EU

Purewell

BH231FE

The Retreat

BH231ZX

Beauchamp Place

BH232AL

Barrack Road

BH232DF

Avon Road West

BH232DL

Burnett Road

BH232DS

Eleanor Gardens

BH231LG

Marshlands Close

BH231RD

The Meridians

BH231FB

Wick Lane

BH231JB

Wickfield Avenue

BH231NH

King's Avenue

BH231ED

Bridge Street

BH233TR

Riverslea Mews

BH231LH

Stourbank Road

BH231LX

St Johns Road

BH231BL

Bridge Street

BH231QN

Fountain Way

BH232BS

Beauchamp Place

BH232DW

Elizabeth Avenue

BH232FZ

Gardner Road

BH231AR

Purewell Gate

BH231DE

Whitehall

BH231EJ

Purewell

BH231PP

Christchurch Town

BH231PT

Belvedere Road

BH231PU

Arthur Road

BH231QS

Avon Buildings

BH232TY

Dragoon Way

BH232XD

Christchurch Town

BH239JU

Beauchamp Place

BH231AS

High Street

BH231BA

Bank Close

BH231BY

Quay Road

BH231DS

Ducking Stool Lane

BH231NN

King's Avenue

BH231QJ

Avon Buildings

BH231RL

Orchard Mews

BH232BT

Reid Street

BH232DA

York Close

BH231EN

Purewell

BH231WB

Beauchamp Place

BH231DW

Millhams Street

BH232AW

Barrack Road

BH232DP

Acorn Close

BH239GX

Beauchamp Place

BH239JP

Beauchamp Place

BH231QP

Bargates

BH232FF

Hyde Mews

BH231AF

High Street

BH231DN

Millhams Street

BH231LN

Stour Road

BH232FU

Grove Gardens

BH233TW

Russell Drive

BH231BT

Silver Street

BH231ET

Dairy Close

BH231GA

Ducking Stool Walk

BH231LL

Orchard Close

BH231PR

Belvedere Road

BH232AS

Newcroft Gardens

BH232DB

York Close

BH232EF

Corbar Road

BH231DT

Castle Street

BH231NF

King's Avenue

BH232DD

Sherwood Close

BH232DZ

Gardner Road

BH231FH

Bargates

BH231HZ

Wickfield Close

BH231LA

Willow Way

BH232LA

Fairmile Road

BH231DJ

Avon Wharf

BH231HN

Monkswell Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.